To those involved in renewable energy, algae represents the hopes of a new biofuel feedstock. However, for many, algae is a toxic blight on our waterscapes.
As Summer approaches Australia, Blue Green Algae (cyanobacteria) has raised its head in reservoirs and marinas around the country. The ABC have warned that it could be the worst outcome for over a decade. However, the authorities appear to believe that the only solution is to wait for colder weather and hope that no people or animals suffer (or has happened in many other countries) die.
The traditional problem to this has been the lack of an appropriate treatment. Chemicals may be able to kill algae, but they are toxic themselves and the impact on the water can be worse than the original treatment, killing fish and other marine plant and animal life.
However, a new Canadian group I am advising, has the answer. ECOblue is a formulation made according to Green Chemistry principles from ingredients normally associated with a vegetarian curry! However, they ferment, heat, cool and blend them in a highly sophisticated (and secret!) fashion and prepare a formulation which attacks the algae, literally breaking it apart. However, unlike traditional chemicals, ECOblue does not endanger marine life and it naturally biodegrades extremely quickly. This means that there is no lasting evidence of the algae nor the treatment.
Australia take note!!
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